Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10,651, James Fairchild, New York

(B-177)
SERVICE
New York.
NUMBER _____
Fairchild, James
S. 10651
carded
CONTENTS

8284
New York
James Fairchild
in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Hobbie of the Regt commanded by Col Richmond in the New York line for 10 1/2 mos Private $34.99
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 31 Dollars 99 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of March 1833 and paid to B. P. Jefferson Rome. N.Y.
  Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 —  69.98    Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 4 " "  17.49     $87.47  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Viral Luce Clerk Book E Vol. 4 Page 2

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Oneida County,
On this 11 th day of Sept 1832 personally appeared in open court now sitting, James Faychilde in the court of Carolina New Oneida Co. state, aged Seventy Six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: That he was born at Bedford Westchester Co. N.Y. Sept 9, 1755. Record in family bible That he resided at Bedford when he entered service and his lived since was at Bedford, Green River, N.Y. Pittsfield Mass. Litchfield Conn. New Britain Conn. New Bedford Mass. Salem Mass. That he enlisted first of April 1776 at Bedford, Westchester Co. N.Y. in a Company commanded by Capt. David Hobbie for twelve months in Col. Richm d M c Intosh Regt. - that he continued to serve in said Regt until the last of September or first of October when he was discharged on furlough & remain at home until his enlistment being unable to join the army - This service was performed in the City of New York and in retreat from them In March 1777, was drafted for three months in the Militia under Capt. Jesse Hawley of Bedford in Col. Thomas M c Intosh and served out the term of three months. at and near Bedford in Scutary's parties In August 1777 this deponent enlisted as a Shoemaker for one year under a General Christie who had charged of the Dept t and served out said term of one year as a shoe maker for the army, working at Bedford.
In 1778 or 79 was called out in the Militia under Capt. Joseph Miller and served about six weeks at and near the White Plains redoubts Gen. Sterling - Gen. McDougal confronted the enemy never rec d any discharge in writing and used to annexed affidavits as to his character & services. He refers to his original application and papers on file at Washington. under act of 1832 and proofs therein contained
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Joseph B Reane D ty Clk
James Faychilde

We, Jonathan Boss farmer residing in Floyd Oneida County James Fairchild we believe him to be about twenty six neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
and Lot Fuller farmer hereby certify that we are well acquainted with who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that years of age: that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. That he is a man of truth and veracity.
J. B. Read Dep Clerk
Jonathan Boss Lot Fuller
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states: And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Jonathan Boss farmer who has signed the proceeding certificate, is a resident in Floyd Oneida Co and that Lot Fuller farmer who has also signed the same, is a resident in said Floyd and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court C. Hayward, first judge
I, George Brown Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Oneida Co do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of James Fairchild for a pension.
In Test whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 11th day of Sept. 1822
and I certify that Benjamin P. Johnson before whom annexed oath purports to have been taken in a Court for said Co authorized to take affidavits the signature I believe to be in his proper hand writing
Geo Brown Clerk Joseph B Read Dep Clerk

10,679
James Fairchild
Admitted Paid 10 1/2 m.
S. 6 14 1/2 16
13 Sept 1832 12 Dec 1832
B. P. Johnson Rome Oneida Co. N. York

10,679
BRIEF in the case of James Fairchild — Hloya, vs of Lucia — in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1839.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     1 st Ap l 1776 all last of Sep t , or Oct r private Gen. D. Hobbie, Col. Richmond.   March In 1777 3 months " Col. H. Hovey, Col. Thomas.   Aug t 1777 1 year Shomake Gen. Christie.   1778 or 1779 6 weeks private Col. D. Schiller.  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bedford, Westchester co., N.Y.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Witnesses for the two last terms, & traditional.
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
M. Fawcett Examining Clerk.

State of New York Onondaga Co
James Fairchild witness named being duly sworn says that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows
That he enlisted at Bedford Westchester Co N.Y. in April 1776 in a company commanded by Capt David Hobbie for one year 1 st Ser t James Miller of Bedford - & Peter Benedict of Salem 2 d Ser t Col Kenny Richmores Reg t Lt Col Wiesenfeldt
Maj. Billings — That the Reg t marched immediately to the City of New York where in the retreat from them we continued service until about the first of October or the very last of September when this deponent was discharged on account of sickness — having served the full term of six months — This deponent not being able after this to join the Army —
Did not receive any written discharge.
"& in retreat from them" italicized.
In March 1777 this deponent was drafted for Three months in the Militia under the Com d of Capt. Jesse Hawley of Bedford — Lt Josiah Miller — in Col Thomas Thomas's Reg t and we were engaged in serving against the enemy at and near Bedford, Westchester Co and at White Plains and along the lines and continued in this service the full term of three months — when this deponent was discharged — but did not receive a written discharge

In August 1777 This deponent enlisted at Bradford aforesaid for one year as a Shoemaker under a General Chryplie who had charge of the Shoe department - and this deponent faithfully served out his term of one year . in the Shoe Making business for the army - at Bradford most of the work was performed - and this deponent was regularly discharged in August 1778. Though he did not receive any written discharge.
In July 1779 as he believes was drafted in the militia under Capt Joseph Miller - S t . Benjamin Amble - in Col Thomas Thomas's Reg t . of N Y S. militia - S t Col Budd - and was here engaged in service at White Plains, and Bradford and in the region about there - and served the full term of Six weeks - and was regularly discharged - though did not receive any discharge in writing.
The Clery mans affidavit & certificate is herunto annexed -
James Fairchild
Personally appeared before me the above named James Fairchild to me known as a man of truth

And veracit[er] and made oaths to the foregoing affidavit. Decr. 29 th 1832.
Alva Whedon Justice of the Peace.
Clerk's Office
Oneida County N.Y. I George Brown Clerk of the said
County do hereby certify that Alva Whedon before whom foregoing aff[ idavit was taken, was on the day of the date of the same - a justice of the peace in and for said county - that I am acquainted with his handwriting that the above is his true signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 1 st day of January 1833
Geo. Brown Clerk
Jos B. Read Dep Clk.

Perkins
10651
✓ INVALID.
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No. 10,657
James Fairchild Pr. New York
Act: June 7 th 82
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 121
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York Oneida County
I Orin Beckwith of Floyd Oneida County Clergyman, being duly sworn, do depose and say that I am well acquainted with James Fairchild of said Floyd an applicant for a pension and whom I believe to be about 76 years of age - and who is now here present - and that he is reputed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution - and that I concur in that opinion, and he is a man of credibility, truth and veracity.
Orin Beckwith.
Personally appeared before me the above named Orin Beckwith a resident of Floyd & a Clergyman & a man of credibility with veracity made oath to the foregoing affidavit this 31 st day of December 1832.
Abra Whedon
Justice of the Peace
Clerk of Peace
Oneida County
I George Brown Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Abra Whedon before whom above afft was taken was on the day of the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for said County - That I am acquainted with his hand writing - That I believe the above to be his proper signature - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 1 st day of January 1833 -
Geo Brown Clerk for B Read Dep clk

14, 19 Onida County ss Benajah Gore of Floyd in said County aged 77 years and upwards, being duly sworn deposes and says that he is well acquainted with James Fairchild of Floyd aforesaid (now here present), and was well acquainted with him in the Revolutionary War. That he was a soldier himself during the war - and that the said James Fairchild was employed as a shoe maker for the army in the years 1777 - 78 - and that this deponent knew of his being engaged in that service as much as four or five months - and presume he served as much or as soon the time for which he says he enlisted.
And this deponent further says, that he knows of the said Fairchild, being out about six weeks, in the militia, sometime in the year 1778 or 79 -
And further this deponent says not. Benajah Gore
Onida County ss On this 7 th day of July 1832 before me personally appeared Benajah Gore above named to me known as a man of truth and veracity, and made oath to the above affidavit.
W.P. Johnson Comm of Deeds

Onidaap. Personally appeared before me Benjamin Ben within named to me known as a man of credibility with truthfully I made oath to the within affidavit this 29 th day of December 1832,
Alva Wheeler Justice of the Peace
Clerks Office Onida County ss I George Brown Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Alva Wheeler before whom the above affidavit was taken was on the day of the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in the said County. That I am acquainted with his handwriting & that the above signature is his proper signature. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this thirty first day of December 1832
Geo Brown Clerk or B. Read Dep Clerk
Schuyler Penna 10 1/2 Ann
James Fairchild. Oneida Co. N.Y.
  Private 106 79   1776. Col. Richmond, Reg. T. N.Y. Inf. from April to last Sept. 1776. 6 mos. when discharged.   1777. Col. Thomas Arty 3 months   Aug 1778 - One Year 1778 - Under Gen. Clinton's criticism, etc.   1778-79 - Capt. Ben. L. Inf. Co. G. Quaker   Whole. 1 year 10 1/2 mos   J. A. Johnson Gen. & Rome N.Y.   Senior to be pay the Witch Co. N.Y. 

James Fairchild Oneida Co. N.Y.
Private. 10,679.
1776. Col Richmore, Regt N.Y. Inf. - from April to last Sept 1776. 6 mos. when disch'd by Act.
1777. Col Thomas, Regt 3 months.
Aug 1778 - one year - 1778 under Gen. Clinton Citizen's Dept. 1 Year.
1778-79 - Capt Joseph Mutter - G. Co. Inf.
Whole. 1 year 10 1/2 mos
W. S. Johnson Agnt Rome. N.Y.
Permit to be paid the Utica N.Y.
Schmidt Private 10 1/2 mos
From & City Hall Office the early part County New York first day of December 1839 J. P. Brown Clerk J. P. Pease Sup. Clerk